Fragmented

I'm feeling a bit on the 'stretched' side emotionally. My mind is filled with thoughts of car searching, finances, job issues, school worries, family status' and more. What do you do during these moments, days, weeks or seasons?

Of another note, I worked 20 of the last 48 hrs at DAB/St.John's home. On Saturday, I spent a significant amount of time processing with a 13 yr old boy. The night before he attempted to throw himself into traffic. These things make my soul ache....

Later in the day, a confused little boy continually referred to me as his  'mom'. He told me, "my mom is signing over her rights, so will you adopt me?" An eight year old shouldn't have to say this.

That evening I took 4 teenagers to a cultural training event at GVSU. On the way home we we discussed our city, god, and family. Such hurt in these young lives. My days are often a up-and-down mix of joy and grief.

Tonight, this melody is playing in my head:

Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
red and yellow, black and white
they are precious in his sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world.